Approving a defense of non-responsibility for crime as a result of mental disease or defect; charging the prosecution with the burden of disproving the defendant's claim beyond a reasonable doubt; and charging the defense with proving the defect by a preponderance of the evidence.

1993

Opposing legislation restricting discovery of mental health professionals' records in family law cases.

2004

Urging Congress to enact legislation addressing the large number of adults and juveniles with mental illness or disorders who come into contact with the criminal justice system, with specified recommendations.